Starting the Year Off Right!
Well I finished another first start of the school year at Joplin High School. It amazes me how even though this is my sixth year teaching, I still get nervous and try and make everything perfect for my students on the first day back. I like to think this means I still love what I do!
Each year I look for new and exciting opportunities for my students to get to know me and for me to get to know them. If you can think of the ice breaker, I have probably tried it with my students. I remember one year doing minute to win it games, playing with oreos and marshmellos with spaghetti. It can get crazy trying to break your students out of their shell. But let me tell you it was worth it! My students enjoyed the break and got to know their peers and make connections!
